Founded by Chinese architect Ma Yansong in 2004, MAD Architects is a global architecture firm committed to developing futuristic, organic, technologically advanced designs that embody a contemporary interpretation of the Eastern affinity for nature. With its core design philosophy of Shanshui City – a vision for the city of the future based in the spiritual and emotional needs of residents – MAD endeavors to create a balance between humanity, the city, and the environment.

Globally recognized as a creative pioneer, founding principal Ma Yansong is a central figure in the worldwide dialogue on the future of architecture. Ma was named one of the “10 Most Creative People in Architecture” by Fast Company in 2009. He received the prestigious “International Fellowship” from Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in 2011, and was selected as “Young Global Leader (YGL)” by World Economic Forum (Davos Forum) in 2014.

In 2014, MAD was selected as principal designer for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Chicago, USA, becoming the first China-based architecture firm to design an overseas cultural landmark. In 2006, MAD won the design competition for the Absolute Towers in Mississauga, Canada. The residential project is composed of 56-story and 50-story high-rises and was completed in 2012. The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) awarded the towers “Best Tall Building Americas” in 2012 and EMPORIS ranked them first in their 2013 “Skyscraper Awards.”

MAD has been commissioned by clients of various backgrounds for design in urban planning, urban complex, museum, theatre, social residence, old neighborhood renovation, and artworks. Current ongoing urban projects include Chaoyang Park Plaza, a mixed-use urban complex project located in the new CBD of Beijing; Nanjing Zendai Himalayas Center, a city-scale urban development of approximate 600,000sqm floor area in total; Huangshan Mountain Village, a master planning plus architecture design project with 450,000sqm site area. MAD’s signature cultural projects include Harbin Opera House (completed in 2015), Pingtan Art Museum (in design development stage), Ordos Museum (completed in 2011), and China Wood Sculpture Museum (completed in 2011).

MAD has on-going international projects located, respectively, in Rome, Paris, Japan, Chicago and Beverly Hills. In the heart of Rome, MAD is designing a complex multi-functional courtyard building, which contains apartments, office space, and a chapel with total usable area of approximately 23,000sqm. In Paris, MAD placed first in a competition of 96 teams to build a residential complex on the right bank of the River Seine. In Japan, MAD delivered an organic design for a local education center. The firm’s latest commission is a 13,000sqm mixed-use residential complex in the center of Beverly Hills.

In addition to architecture, MAD has been a pioneer in contemporary art and design. MAD has participated in significant exhibitions in the 10th, 11th and 12th Venice Architecture Biennales. MAD also participated exhibitions at the Victoria and Albert Museum (London), the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art (Copenhagen), and MAXXI (Rome). An array of MAD’s architecture models have been acquired by the well-known M+ Museum (Hong Kong) as part of their permanent collections.

The firm’s design advances have been chronicled in a series of books: Mad Dinner, Bright City, Ma Yansong, and Shanshui City. MAD principals have been invited for speaking engagements at the American Institute of Architects, Architectural Association School of Architecture (London), World Economic Forum in Davos, Strelka Institute (Moscow), and the UCL Bartlett School of Architecture (London).

MAD Architects is currently led by Ma Yansong, Dang Qun and Yosuke Hayano. MAD has offices in Beijing, Los Angeles and New York.

This Senior Architect/Project Architect will work close with principal partners on our on-going projects in CD, SD, construction drawing and construction stages.

The ideal candidate should:
1. Bachelor degree or above in Architecture or related.
2. At least 10 years of experiences in top-rank architectural company/studio, including demonstrated success as a senior project manager on a range of architectural project types.
3. Positive energy and possess strong communication and project management skills;
4. Proficiency with AutoCAD, Rhino or Maya etc.
5. Strong and expertise in detailed design drawing and technical design, holding strong interest in application of all ranges of material for façade or interior.
6. At least involved with 3 under construction/completed projects in past working experiences, please be specifics with your role on those projects in your portfolio.
7. Out-going, self-motivated, can multi-task in tide time-frame, keep up with fast pace of MAD office.
8. Excellent team leader, pushing and accelerating the communication and efficiency between client, collaborators, consultants, and partners.

The ideal candidate should:
1. Bachelor degree or above in Architecture or related.
2. 4-6 years of experiences in top-rank architectural company/studio, including demonstrated success as an architect on a range of architectural project types.
3. Strong understanding of design and communication skills.
4. At least involved with 2 under construction/completed projects in past working experiences, please be specifics with your role on those projects in your portfolio.
5. Expertise in AutoCAD, Rhino, and Maya.
6. Can keep up with the fast paced work environment and deal with obstacles and tight deadlines with a positive attitude. The candidate should also be out-going, strong communicator and able to prioritize and multi-task when he/she is required to do so.
7. Possess overseas background in education and the work field with bilingual skills (English and Chinese preferred). We will also give preference to those who are currently in China and available for an interview in person at our office in Beijing.

The ideal candidate should:
1. Bachelor degree or above in Architecture or related.
2. At least 2 years of experiences in top-rank architectural company/studio.
3. At least involved with 2 under construction/completed projects in past working experiences (past experiences in hotel, urban mix-used, civic building projects desired), please be specifics with your role on those projects in your portfolio.
4. Expertise in AutoCAD at least. Could use Rhino and Maya, will be highly preferred.
5. Strong management in time, quality and communication skill.

The ideal candidate should:
1. Good taste and aesthetic accomplishment, strong understanding of the MAD project’s design expression and intention. Great ability to capture and carve the expression in composition, light and shadow, building, material and color with high quality;
2. At least 3 years related working experience, expertise in Rhino/Maxwell, 3D Max/V-ray, Photoshop, AI and etc. The candidate with AE skill is preferred;
3. Be highly organized and efficient, able to multi-task through tight deadlines in MAD’s fast-paced environment;
4. Major in Architecture, Art, Film or Animation is preferred;
5. Possess overseas background in education and the work field with bilingual skills (English and Chinese preferred). We will also give preference to those who are currently in China and available for an interview in person at our office in Beijing.

The ideal candidate should:
1. At least 3 yesrs working experience in Major International Architect Firms or Interior Design Firms;
2. Good sense in design, and has experience in high-rise office、hotels、business complexes 、public、culture building’s interior design;
3. Proficient in 2D drafting with Auto CAD, 3D computer graphics with Rhino or Maya or both;
4. Good communication skill with an outgoing, warm and cheerful personality. Confident and positive in front of all kind of conditions especially with tight project schedules. Well organized, and has the ability of dealing with multi tasks;
5. Possess overseas background in education and the work field with bilingual skills (English and Chinese preferred). We will also give preference to those who are currently in China and available for an interview in person at our office in Beijing.

We are seeking talented Architectural Intern with a passion for Design. This position will be based in MAD’s Beijing or Los Angeles office. The position requires you to work with an experienced team in all phases of design on a variety projects, and offers the opportunity to learn, practice and grow with the firm under the supervision of project lead architects, senior architects, associates and principals. The ideal candidate should:
1. Architectural Students in Graduate school, 2nd year and above, who can work continuously for 4-6 months.
2. Possess very strong design abilities; preferably candidates who has worked in Architectural offices before.
3. Experience with producing SD drawings set.
4. Must know and be very familiar with software such as AutoCAD, Rhino and/or Maya. Skilled in Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign.
5. Fluent in English and/or Chinese.
6. Able to keep up with the fast paced work environment and deal with obstacles and tight deadlines with a positive attitude.